Getting the Most from Your Boom Sprayer
Event Details
Date
July 26 - July 27, 2022
Location
Washington County and Columbia County
Host
CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture ProgramAaron Gabriel
518-380-1496
email Aaron Gabriel
Washington County
Tuesday, July 26, 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm,
Salem Farm Supply, 5109 NY-22, Salem, NY 12865
Columbia County
Wednesday, July 27, 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Salem Farm Supply, 841 NY-9H, Claverack, NY 12513
Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in
TWO Core Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits
Core credits can be used for recertification of all license categories.
Sprayer Calibration & Nozzle Selection - Michael Helms, Cornell- PSEP
Demo of different nozzles - droplet size, pattern, coverage, drift; choosing the proper nozzle; sprayer setup; sprayer calibration exercise
Water Quality - Aaron Gabriel, CCE
Attendees will test the spray water samples they bring for pH and hardness with test strips that will be provided. How to adjust pH and hardness.
Labels & Record Keeping - DEC personnel
Keep records to satisfy NYS DEC requirements. Understanding pesticide labels.
Personal Protective Equipment - Anna Meyerhoff, NYCAMH
Selecting and wearing the proper PPE to minimize applicator exposure to pesticides.
Attendees should bring a sample of the water they use for spraying, preferably in a clear glass jar.
Registration is $20 by 8 am July 25th online at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=159.
For registration questions, contact CAAHP at 518-765-3518, cce-caahp@cornell.edu. For program questions contact Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496.
Bring your pesticide applicator license to the meeting. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire two hours to receive credit.


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